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Orange County Sheriff's Office reopens Vidor substation

The Orange County Sheriff's Office announced Oct. 8 that the Vidor substation has reopened, though in a different location than prior to flooding during Hurricane Harvey in 2017.

Updated school openings

Due to Hurricane Delta, local school districts have adjusted schedules because of power outages and damage. Beaumont ISD: Virtual learning Monday, Oct. 12 and Tuesday, Oct. 13 Bridge City: Students return Monday, Oct. 12 East Chambers: Students return Monday, OCt.

Entergy restoration update for Sunday, Oct. 11

As of 3:30pm, Entergy Texas has 50,204 customers currently without power, which is down from 108,891 at the peak of the storm.  The remaining outages are primarily concentrated in the Beaumont, Orange, and Port Arthur areas. Entergy Texas has restored power to approximately 58,000 customers.

Entergy power restoration update

Hurricane Delta created widespread damage and outages and has moved out of our area.  As of 8:30am Entergy Texas has 104,628 customers currently without power down from 108,891 at the peak of the storm.

Westbound hurricane traffic runs smoothly

Westbound traffic on I-10 in Beaumont was running smoothly 9 a.m., as Gulf Coast residents seek shelter from Hurricane Delta's path.  Eastbound traffic was nearly nonexistent at the same time Friday morning. Northbound traffic on Hwy 287 toward Lumberton was also flowing freely.

JCSO announces officer's passing

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office announced in a social media post the passing of a deputy. From the post: "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Deputy Sandra Gomez. Sandra attended the Jefferson County Sheriff's Academy in 2019.

BISD closes as Delta looms

Hurricane Delta is predicted to impact the Beaumont area with high winds and potential flooding beginning Friday, Oct. 9. Out of an abundance of caution for our students, parents and staff Beaumont ISD will switch to virtual learning for all students on Oct. 9, according to a news release.

Health department urges breast cancer screenings

In observance of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission is encouraging women to get screened for breast cancer. Eligible women can receive free screenings through HHSC’s Breast and Cervical Cancer Services program.

Southeast Texas/Southwest Louisiana braces for Delta

The National Hurricane Center has now issued a Hurricane Warning from High Island to Sabine Pass as Hurricane Delta is expected to make landfall as a Category 2 hurricane in Southwest Louisiana on Friday. According to the National Weather Service in Lake Charles, La.

Branick issues Disaster Declaration for Jefferson County

County Judge Jeff Branick has issued a Declaration of Disaster for Jefferson County as the area braces for the arrival of Hurricane Delta on Friday.